Cloud Developer Principal

GDIT/ARMA-Global is a full-service integrator delivering a wide range of Information Technology-based services for Government and Commercial clients. We bring extensive experience overseeing the design, implementation, execution, and sustainment of domestic and international programs with an emphasis on delivering critical, no-fail mission support. GDIT/ARMA-Global prides itself on providing creative solutions to client challenges through talent and expertise committed to customer success.

About the role

GDIT/ARMA-Global is currently pursuing a qualified candidate to serve as Cloud Developer Principal to support the design, development, engineering, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of critical cloud technologies for our customers. US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain cloud-hosted applications and services
• Build elastic, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions using modern cloud architectures
• Automate deployment pipelines and infrastructure using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into cloud-based technical solutions
• Migrate legacy on-premise systems to cloud environments using established patterns and automation tools
• Integrate cloud applications with identity, authentication, authorization, and directory services
• Ensure solutions adhere to cloud and cybersecurity best practices including zero-trust, RBAC, and secure configuration guidelines
• Support cloud operations, troubleshooting, sustainment, and continuous improvement activities
• Participate in cloud architecture, design, and modernization discussions
• Maintain documentation for cloud environments, deployments, and configurations
• Brief leadership and stakeholders on cloud development activities, risks, and planned enhancements
• Provide training, user guides, and knowledge transfer for newly delivered cloud capabilities
• Monitor emerging cloud technologies and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, reliability, and security
• Lead cloud development tasks, support project milestones, and perform hands-on coding, testing, and deployment
• Execute approved cloud strategies and foster productive relationships across teams to deliver resilient cloud services

Requirements

• 5+ years of combined DoW and/or Commercial industry IT experience
• Two (2) of the five (5) years’ experience must be implementing/sustaining enterprise-level solutions in a production cloud environment
• BS in a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (required)
• Linux+ (desired)
• Must have a SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI (TS/SCI)
• Understanding of DoW and Air Force Special Operations
• Familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture Framework viewpoints

Skills

• AWS Cloud Computing, Cloud Based Solutions, Cloud Development
• GitHub, Technology Implementations
• Strong working knowledge of cloud services such as: Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Containerization (Docker), AWS CLI, CloudFormation, Ansible Playbooks
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation using tools such as: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
• Experience with identity and directory services including: Active Directory, Identity Access Management and federation tools, Keycloak, Red Hat SSO, PKI / certificates
• Strong understanding of Linux (RHEL) and Windows operating systems
• Experience developing cloud components using modern programming or scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Ability to troubleshoot cloud applications across development, testing, and production environments
• Experience with configuration management, version control, and code repositories (GitLab, GitHub)
• Experience implementing secure cloud configurations aligned with RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and DevSecOps principles
• Ability to create and maintain cloud system documentation, diagrams, baseline configurations, deployment artifacts, and user guides
• Ability to work independently as well as within collaborative team environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to research and communicate solutions effectively

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• Holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
• AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Onsite - Mary Esther, FL